Sesame Garlic Tofu

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Sesame Garlic Tofu

Crispy tofu coated in a delicious sweet, savory, and garlicky sesame sauce! This easy tofu recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. You can air-fry the tofu for a healthier version or pan-fry it with a little oil.

Ingredients

For the Tofu

  • Tofu – 1 block

  • Scallions – 1–2 tbsp, chopped

  • Sesame seeds – as needed

  • Curry powder – as needed

  • Corn flour (cornstarch) – as needed

  • Salt – as needed

  • Oil – for frying

For the Sauce

  • Soy sauce – 3 tbsp

  • Maple syrup – 1 tbsp (use 2 tbsp for a sweeter sauce)

  • Rice vinegar – 1 tsp

  • Sesame oil – 1 tsp

  • Water – 1 tbsp

  • Sesame seeds – 1 tsp

  • Garlic – 1 tsp, minced or finely chopped

  • Red chili flakes – optional

For Thickening the Sauce

  • Water – 1 tbsp

  • Corn flour (cornstarch) – ½–1 tsp

Method

  1. Prepare the tofu:
    Drain the tofu and place it on a plate. Cover it and place a heavy object on top to press out the excess water. Let it sit for about 15–20 minutes.

  2. Remove the tofu and cut it into cubes.

  3. Season the tofu as desired. I used a little curry powder, salt, and corn flour and gently coated the tofu.

  4. Cook the tofu:

    • Air fryer: Air fry at 400°F for 10–15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.

    • Pan-fry: Heat a little oil in a pan and fry until the tofu is golden and crisp.

    • {For today I deep fried the tofu}

  5. Keep the crispy tofu ready.

  6. Prepare the sauce:
    In a bowl, mix soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, sesame seeds, garlic, and optional red chili flakes.

  7. Heat a cast-iron pan and add about 2 tsp oil.

  8. Add the fried tofu and pour in the prepared sauce. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally so the tofu gets evenly coated.

  9. If you want a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp water with ½–1 tsp corn flour to make a slurry. Add it to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.

  10. Add the chopped scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Turn off the heat.

🌱 Delicious Sesame Garlic Tofu is ready!

Serve this flavorful tofu with steamed rice, noodles, fried rice, or alongside your favorite vegetables.

Healthy tip: Air-frying the tofu gives it a wonderfully crispy texture with much less oil than deep-frying.









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